How far is Cerro Gordo, IL from Rockford, IL?
The driving distance from Cerro Gordo, IL to Rockford, IL is about 190.4 miles (306.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 165.6 miles (266.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 18m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 09m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Marshall County, Illinois, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cerro Gordo and Rockford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cerro Gordo and Rockford.
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Start on Monroe Street
51 m · 9 sec · Monroe Street
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Turn right onto East South Street
142 m · 26 sec · East South Street
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Turn left onto Jackson Street
989 ft · 22 sec · Jackson Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Carter Street
583 ft · 12 sec · Carter Street
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Continue on North 100 East Road
8.3 mi · 15 min · North 100 East Road
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Turn left onto Old Route 47
1.1 mi · 2 min · Old Route 47
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Turn right
13.7 mi · 24 min
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Continue on Fullerton Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Fullerton Road
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Turn left onto Parnell Road
529 ft · 17 sec · Parnell Road
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Turn right onto LeRoy Road
4 mi · 10 min · LeRoy Road
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Continue on North 2700 East Road
2.5 mi · 3 min · North 2700 East Road
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Continue on South Bicentennial Drive
1.9 mi · 3 min · South Bicentennial Drive
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Turn right onto St Leroy Spur
706 ft · 14 sec · St Leroy Spur
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Continue on South Chestnut Street
1329 ft · 29 sec · South Chestnut Street
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Take the ramp left toward I 74 West: Bloomington
2042 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left
21.2 mi · 23 min
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Continue straight
1.5 km · 59 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward I 39 North: Rockford
119.9 mi · 2 hr 9 min
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Take the exit slight left toward US 20 West: Freeport, Rockford
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto U.S. Grant Memorial Highway
4.7 mi · 5 min · U.S. Grant Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 2: Rockford, Dixon
1810 ft · 44 sec
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Keep slight right
86 m · 7 sec
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Turn straight onto South Main Street
3.7 mi · 6 min · South Main Street
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Turn right onto West State Street
45 m · 4 sec · West State Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West State Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cerro Gordo and Rockford.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 39 North
Take the exit slight right toward I 39 North: Rockford
120 mi · 02h 09m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Sunny leaving Cerro Gordo and Partly Sunny near Rockford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cerro Gordo to Rockford?
The road trip is about 190.4 miles (306.4 km) and usually takes 03h 09m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Wenona is a useful midpoint, sitting about 92.9 miles from Cerro Gordo and 97.5 miles from Rockford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 165.6 miles (266.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.8 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:42 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.34 one way or $50.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Cerro Gordo and Partly Sunny near Rockford.
Stop Ideas Near Wenona
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Wenona.
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Princeton
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Mendota station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cerro Gordo and Rockford. Straight-line distance: 165.58 mi (266.47 km).
#1 Cerro Gordo
Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America
| Population | 1,337 |
| Coordinates | 39.8905900, -88.7281300 |
| Altitude | 226 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Rockford
The second most populous city in Illinois.
| Population | 144,835 |
| Coordinates | 42.2711300, -89.0940000 |
| Altitude | 218 |
| Country | United States |
End: West State Street (-89.094046, 42.271066)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 306 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 22m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $25.34 | $50.68 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $28.58 | $57.16 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $31.27 | $62.55 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $35.64 | $71.29 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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